Who would have thought that a pandemic would bring two like-souls together? Adapting to the circumstances, we have found each other by modern means - a dating app! Once the match was set, a phone call was made. And after a few laughs and ease of conversation, the big question was laid out on the first day. What are your intentions? The verdict was unanimous - a serious relationship with the intent towards marriage. Simple, clear, and no time wasted. On the first date, Joshua surprised Elizabeth with a bouquet of flowers as they strolled Downtown Clawson in midday. The chemistry was there; 6 dates in two weeks made us very aware that this was intentional and genuine. As much as we tried to keep our guards up initially, they naturally were brought down. It all came together organically, and in time, we each saw the other as an immense blessing in our lives.

After a few months of dating, the parental blessing was requested, and a plan of the proposal was in action. We had participated in a small New Year's Eve party with a select group of friends from both sides. After transitioning into the new year, Joshua asked his friend to take a photo of himself and Elizabeth - the phone, sneakily, was video recording. As we struck a pose, Elizabeth saw in the corner of her eye how Joshua was fidgeting in his coat pocket. And, at that moment, she knew. Down on his knees, with a beaming smile, Joshua opens the ring box... too excited to notice that it was facing towards himself, the question was asked: “Elizabeth Helen Peret, will you marry me?” Can you guess the answer? An emotional and shy, “Yes!”